• AECL 1005: FIELD CROPS AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the ecological interactions within food producing systems with an emphasis on integrated management principles. Students investigate common crops and evaluate cropping systems based on the environmental factors therein. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AECL 2010: THE ECOLOGICAL WEB: SOILS

  4.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to soil science including the formation of soils, soil ecology, the biological properties of the soil affecting plant growth, the chemical and physical properties of soil affecting nutrient storage and availability, and the different compositions of fertilizers and their interactions with soils and plants. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 and MATH 0900, or equivalent placement test scores. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AECL 2395: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS CAPSTONE

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students engage in an in-depth study of a relevant topic in agriculture or rangeland ecology. Students engage in critical thinking and cooperative, collaborative work on current topics and/or topics of historical importance to agriculture or rangeland ecology. Sustainable food production, small-farming, local marketing, land use planning, government programs, and research are also addressed. The capstone project requires students to apply learned knowledge, gather new information from professionals, and perform research resulting in a written report and a capstone presentation. Prerequisite: Students graduating from the agriculture program and approval of their adviser. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AGEC 1010: AGRICULTURE MACROECONOMICS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the impact of governmental policy on society and the agriculture industry in this introductory course which focuses on the role of agriculture in a market based on economy. Students develop an understanding of how the U.S. food and fiber system is influenced by the economic problem of scarcity. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement test score. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AGEC 1020: AGRICULTURE MICROECONOMICS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the impact of markets on the distribution and use of food and fiber. Exploration will include how decisions of consumers, producers, governmental policy, and externalities cause inefficiencies within a market based on economy. Market risk management is discussed as an applied strategy to mitigate inefficiencies within a market. Prerequisite: Completion of AGEC 1010. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AGEC 2005: RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE BUSINESS

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students engage in a self-guided research project in agriculture business. Students demonstrate the research process by selecting a hypothesis and then applying their understanding of business principles to answer the research questions. Instructor approval required. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AGEC 2010: FARM-RANCH BUSINESS RECORDS

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students apply economic principles and accounting methods to organizational decision-making and operations. Students create farm enterprise and cash flow budgets, income statements, and balance sheets for farm and ranch enterprises. Students analyze records created to help in making financial decisions. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0900, or equivalent placement test score. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AGEC 2020: FARM-RANCH BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  4.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students evaluate basic tools of management and decision making and apply those to problems found in agribusiness management. Exploration of the four functions of management is used to provide an understanding of the complex issues a manager faces on a daily basis. Students also discover the process of recourse acquisition and resource distribution important in the farm and ranch. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AGEC 2395: CAPSTONE COURSE FOR AGRICULTURE MAJORS

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students consolidate the entire spectrum of their educational experience into the development of a management information system for an existing farm or ranch operation. Students select a farm/ranch property, secure public information, then develop the business plan for a complete year's operation. Students present their project to the landowner for their review upon completion of the capstone project. Prerequisite: Students graduating from the agriculture program and approval of their advisor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• AGEC 2400: FARM CREDIT AND FINANCE

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students conduct financial analysis of agricultural businesses; including, solvency, liquidity, risk and return, capital budgeting methods, and analysis of land investments. Students examine the sources and costs of credit available for agriculture and the current public policies affecting agricultural credit markets. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0900, or equivalent placement test score. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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